More diversity in late-night comedy
Wendy Williams interviews NFL player Terrell Owens on her late-night talk show (AP Photo by Anders Krusber)
George Lopez during a fundraiser in Beverly Hills (AP Photo by Matt Sayles)
The television late-night comedy talk show lineup has been more diverse this fall. There have been minority hosts popping up all over the late-night talk show scene.
“The Mo’Nique Show” premiered this fall on the BET network and “The Wendy Williams Show” premiered on the Fox and BET networks.
Mo’Nique began her career as a stand-up comedian. She eventually became an actress and has a major role in the upcoming film “Precious,” which was produced by Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey.
Mo’Nique’s late-night show caters to a hip hop audience, while Williams’ show has a broader appeal because her celebrity guests are from all walks of life.
Comedian Wanda Sykes’ new late-night talk show will premiere Nov. 7 on the Fox network, and George Lopez’s show “Lopez Tonight” will debut Nov. 9 on TBS.
This is the most diversity I’ve seen in late night comedy. Kudos to those networks for making an effort. However, I’m still waiting on NBC, ABC and CBS to diversify their late-night schedule.
Whether those shows listed above will see long term success is unknown. The last minority to have a successful late-night talk show was Arsenio Hall. His show ran from 1989 to 1994.
Charlize Theron kisses woman for $140,000
Actress Charlize Theron isn’t typically a lesbian, but she turned into one for 20 seconds.
Theron participated in an auction where she sold her lips to the highest bidder. A woman bid $140,000 to kiss the actress.
The woman kissed Theron for a whopping 20 seconds. A video clip is posted below.
By the way, the $140,000 will go to OneXOne, an organization that strives to provide food and water to children around the world.
Kanye West sentenced to community service
A Los Angeles judge Friday sentenced Kanye West and his manager to community service in connection with an altercation involving a photographer.
According to the Associated Press, the attorney told the court West would volunteer at the American Red Cross. In return, all misdemeanor charges will be dismissed against West.
The altercation stems from an incident that occurred at a Los Angeles airport Sept. 2008.
West and his manager Don Crawley were caught on tape taking a camera from a photographer and crashing it on the floor.
In case you didn’t see the video clip of the incident when I posted it last year, its posted below.
Adam Lambert new music video: Time For Miracles
New movie releases (Oct. 23)
“Astro Boy” (animated film) starring the voices of Kristen Bell, Nicolas Cage, Samuel L. Jackson, Charlize Theron, Donald Sutherland, Nathan Lane
“Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant” starring John C. Reilly, Josh Hutcherson, Jessica Carlson, Chris Massoglia, Salma Hayek
“Saw VI” starring Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Betsy Russell, Shawnee Smith, Mark Rolston
“Amelia” starring Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, Ewan McGregor, Christopher Eccleston, Joe Anderson
Celebrity Birthdays (Oct. 23)
Ryan Reynolds at the premiere of his film "The Proposal" in Los Angeles. (AP Photo by Gus Ruelas)
Celebrity Birthdays (Oct. 23)
Masiela Lusha – 24 (The George Lopez Show actress)
Ryan Reynolds – 33 (actor)
Sanjay Gupta – 40 (CNN reporter)
Nancy Grace – 50 (news anchor)
Weird Al Yankovic 50 (parody singer)
Dwight Yoakam – 53 (country singer)
Michael Crichton – 67 (author)
Billboard Top 25 Songs
Billboard Top 25 Songs
1. Down by Jay Sean, Lil Wayne
2. Whatcha Say by Jason DeRulo
3. Party in the USA by Miley Cyrus
4. Run This Town by Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West
5. Three by Britney Spears
6. Paparazzi by Lady Gaga
7. Fireflies by Owl City
8. I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas
9. Meet Me Halfway by Black Eyed Peas
10. You Belong To Me by Taylor Swift
11. Sweet Dream by Beyonce
12. Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z, Alicia Keys
13. Use Somebody by Kings of Leon
14. Replay by Iyaz
15. Forever by Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem
16. Obsessed by Mariah Carey
17. Who Says by John Mayer
18. Break Up by Mario, Gucci Mane, Sean Garrett
19. Cowboy Casanova by Carrie Underwood
20. Already Gone by Kelly Clarkson
21. Sexy Chick by David Guetta, Akon
22. Need You Now by Lady Antebellum
23. One Time by Justin Bieber
24. Say Hey (I Love You) by Michael Franti, Spearhead, Cherine Anderson
25. Fallin’ For You by Colbie Caillat
Lil Wayne is going to jail
Lil Wayne arriving at a court hearing in Manhattan. (AP Photo by Louis Lanzano)
Rapper Lil Wayne will soon be spitting outlyrics in a jail cell.
Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to a weapon possession charge Thursday. His sentencing hearing will be in February, and he’s expected to serve one-year in jail, according to the Associated Press.
The charge stems from an incident where police found a gun on his tour bus in 2007.
Lil Wayne is smart businessman, and I’m sure he can turn this episode into something profitable.
When Lil Kim went to jail, she turned her ordeal into a reality show. That’s something Lil Wayne should consider.
Mike Fisher talks about dating Carrie Underwood
National Hockey League player Mike Fisher gave an interview with NHL Online, and he opened up about dating country singer Carrie Underwood.
Fisher said Underwood’s schedule makes it difficult for them to see each other frequently, but everything is good. He also talks about how they met.
A video clip of the interview is posted below. Fast forward the video to the 10-minute mark.
Celebrity Birthdays (Oct. 22)
Celebrity Birthdays (Oct. 22)
Jonathan Lipnicki – 19 (Jerry Maguire actor)
Zac Hanson – 24 (Hanson singer)(in photo above)
Michael Fishman – 28 (Roseanne actor)
Shaggy – 41 (rapper)
Brian Boitano – 46 (Olympic figure skater)
Jeff Goldblum – 57 (actor)
Bill Condon – 54 (film director)
Annette Funicello – 67 (former Mouseketeer)
Christopher Lloyd – 71 (Back to the Future actor)
Chris Brown announces tour dates
R&B singer Chris Brown is coming out of hiding. The singer will embark on a 19-city tour titled “The Appreciation Tour” beginning next month.
The tour kicks off Nov. 14 in Houston and will conclude Dec. 13 in Philadelphia.
The shows will occur at small venues. Brown is promoting his upcoming CD titled “Graffiti.” The tour dates are posted below.
Nov. 14: Houston, TX (House of Blues)
Nov. 15: Dallas, TX (Palladium)
Nov. 18: Los Angeles, CA (Avalon)
Nov. 19: San Francisco, CA (The Fillmore)
Nov. 22: Richmond, VA (Landmark)
Nov. 25: Detroit, MI (Royal Oak)
Nov. 26: Chicago, IL (House of Blues)
Nov. 29: Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Revolution)
Dec. 1: Orlando, FL (House of Blues)
Dec. 2: Atlanta, GA (CenterStage)
Dec. 4: Washington, D.C (Warner Theater)
Dec. 5: Providence, RI (Lupo’s)
Dec. 6: Boston, MA (House of Blues)
Dec. 11: Baltimore, MD (Sonar)
Dec. 12: Wallingford, CT (Chevrolet Theater)
Dec. 13: Philadelphia, PA (Electric Factory)
Billboard Top 10 Albums (Oct. 21)
Billboard Top 10 Albums (week of Oct. 21)
1. Crazy Love by Michael Buble – 203,000 copies
2. New Moon Soundtrack by Various Artists – 115,000 copies
3. The Blueprint 3 by Jay-Z – 55,000 copies
4. Love is the Answer by Barbra Streisand – 49,000 copies
5. The Time Of Our Lives by Miley Cyrus – 40,000 copies
6. The E.N.D by Black Eyed Peas – 40,000 copies
7. Fearless by Taylor Swift – 33,000 copies
8. Embryonic by Flaming Lips – more than 32,000 copies
9. D.N.A. by Mario 32,000 copies
10. Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel by Mariah Carey – 31,000 copies
Black Eyed Peas new music video: Meet Me Halfway
Celebrity Birthdays (Oct. 21)
Celebrity Birthdays (Oct. 21)
Kim Kardashian – 29 (reality star)(in photo above)
Amber Rose – 27 (model/Kanye West girlfriend)
Jeremy Miller – 33 (Growing Pains actor)
Carrie Fisher – 53 (actress)
Benjamin Netanyahu – 60 (Israel prime minister)
Judge Judy Sheindlin – 687 (tv judge)
Rihanna’s new song: Russian Roulette
Rihanna attended a premiere of the film "Inglourious Basterds" in London. (AP Photo by Lefteris Pitarakis)
R&B singer Rihanna’s new CD will be in stores Nov. 23. The CD will be titled “Rated R.”
The first single is titled “Russian Roulette,” which was written by fellow R&B singer Ne-Yo.
This is the first time Rihanna has released new music since the infamous altercation with Chris Brown.
Click here to listen to her “Russian Roulette” song.
Big Brother winner accused of drug dealing
Most people who win a huge sum of money during a contest will spend it on a new car, a house, a vacation or to start their own business etc.
Adam Jasinski, the 2008 winner of the reality show “Big Brother” selected the fourth option. He chose to invest his $500,000 prize money by creating his own business.
However, the business Jasinski created was illegal.
Jasinksi admitted using his $500,000 prize money to purchase 2,000 prescription pills to resell them for a profit, according to the Associated Press.
Jasinski was arrested Saturday in connection with the accusations.
Most people try to leave the drug-dealing profession whenever they become wealthy.
Jasinski is the first person I’ve heard of who receives $500,000, and chooses to become a drug dealer.
Celebrity Birthdays (Oct. 20)
Snoop Dogg attended an Adidas event in Los Angeles. (AP Photo by Chris Pizzello)
Celebrity Birthdays (Oct. 20)
Michael Johns (former American Idol contestant)
Snoop Dogg – 38 (rapper)
Arthel Neville – 47 (reporter)
Viggo Mortensen – 51 (Lord of the Rings actor)
Danny Boyle – 53 (Slumdog Millionaire director)
Tom Petty – 59 (singer)
Def Leppard cancels remaining concerts
Members of rock group Def Leppard on the red carpet in 2006 during the VH1 Rock Honors concert in Las Vegas. (AP Photo by Jae C. Hong)
Rock legends Def Leppard have canceled the last leg of the North American north due to personal reasons.
The band canceled 23 concerts in the Canada and the U.S.
A statement was issued on their Web site that said “Due to unforeseen personal matters, the third leg of Def Leppard’s North American Tour, set to begin on October 22nd, has been cancelled. We know how truly blessed we are to have such committed fans,” said the band in a statement. “That’s why we’ve agonized over this decision. Even if just a single concert, we don’t take cancelling shows lightly, but unfortunately life’s commitments need to be the priority.”
Ticket refunds are available at the point of purchase, according the band’s Web site.
Alicia Keys new music video: Doesn’t Mean Anything
Arnold Schwarzenegger signs law in memory of Kanye West’s mother
Kanye West performed while his late mother Donda West stood by in 2006 during a taping of the "Ellen DeGeneres Show." (AP Photo by Damian Dovarganes)
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a law in memory of rapper Kanye West’s mother.
The Donda West Law requires cosmetic surgery patients to undergo a physical examination before the surgery.
Donda West died in 2007 after a cosmetic procedure. She had coronary artery disease, but it was undiscovered because she didn’t undergo a physical exam before the surgery.
While she was alive, Kanye had a close relationship with his mother. She accompanied him to several celebrity events, and she was always by his side on the red carpet.
Shortly after her death, Kanye continued to perform during concerts, and I don’t think he had time to properly grief.
I’m not making excuses for him, but maybe that’s why he’s prone to random outbursts.
Whitney Houston peforms on X Factor
Pop singer Whitney Houston made a guest appearance on the UK show “X Factor” (which is the UK version of American Idol).
Houston, along with Clive Davis, served as mentors to the contestants while they tried to sing her songs. S
She also performed her new song “Million Dollar Bill.” The performance clip is posted below.
This wasn’t one of her greatest performances, but it’s presentable. (althought there were a few odd moments). She even had a wardrobe malfunction.
Jermaine Jackson sued over child support
Jermaine Jackson in India (AP Photo by Rajanish Kakade)
Jermaine Jackson’s former wife Alejandra Jackson filed a lawsuit against the singer, claiming he failed to pay $35,000 in child support payments.
The lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles County. According to TMZ, Alejandra claims Jermaine lied to the court when he said he only made $35,000 in 2008.
Jermaine was a member of the Jackson 5 group. He is Michael and Janet Jackson’s older brother.
I admit I’m not familiar with Jermaine’s finances. But I’m pretty sure he was telling the court the truth when he said he only made $35,000 in 2008.
Jermaine hasn’t had a steady income since his Jackson 5 days. Honestly, I’m surprised he even earned $35,000 in a year.
Top 10 movies at the box office
Top 10 movies at the box office (weekend ending Oct. 18)
1. Where The Wild Things Are – $32.4 million
2. Law Abiding Citizen – $21.2 million
3. Paranormal Activity – $20.1 million
4. Couples Retreat – $17.9 million
5. The Stepfather – $12.3 million
6. Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs – $8.1 million
7. Zombieland – $7.8 million
8. Toy Story/Toy Story 2 (3D) – $3 million
9. Surrogates – $1.92 million
10. The Invention of Lying – $1.90 million
Celebrity Birthdays (Oct. 19)
Celebrity Birthdays (Oct. 19)
Omar Gooding – 33 (actor/Cuba Gooding Jr.’s brother)
Joy Bryant – 33 (actress)
Pras – 37 (The Fugees singer)
Chris Kattan – 39 (former Saturday Night Live actor)
Jon Favreau – 43 (actor)
Ty Pennington – 45 (host of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition)
Evander Holyfield – 47 (boxer)
John Lithgow – 64 (actor)
Stephanie Pratt arrested on DUI complaint
Stephanie Pratt fell from on top of “The Hills” and landed in jail cell.
Police say Pratt was arrested Sunday morning on a DUI complaint in Hollywood. Pratt was attending Holly Montag’s birthday party a few hours earlier.
Pratt joined the cast of “The Hills’ in 2007. She is the sister of Spencer Pratt.
